Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Delete Old Comments currently ranks #29208 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #27104, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 25% versus the month before (3/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.0, shipped on Apr 23, 2019 (2,745 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | #29208 |
| 2026-09-30 | #29003 |
| 2026-08-31 | #28464 |
| 2026-07-31 | #27386 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-29 | 3 |
| 2026-05-29 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-26 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Carlos Moreira |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.0 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2019-04-23 |
| Added to directory | 2019-04-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This plugin allows you to automatically clean up comments based on their age.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Delete Old Comments?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Delete Old Comments?
As of October 28, 2026, Delete Old Comments ranks #29208 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #27104.
When was Delete Old Comments last updated?
Delete Old Comments was last updated on April 23, 2019 (version 1.0.0). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Delete Old Comments?
Delete Old Comments is developed by Carlos Moreira. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2019.
